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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.76, 665.12 and 376.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.76, 665.12 and 376.66 is: 520.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.76 : 665.12 = 376.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.76/665.12 = 376.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.76x = 665.12 × 376.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.76x = 250,524.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,524.10/481.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.02

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